Introduction: Interpersonal relationships between employees arise from everyday social interactions. These relationships can be pleasant and creative or lead to undesirable stress. The team as a whole pursues quality interpersonal relationships. Purpose: This study aimed to determine interpersonal relationships in teams of radiologic technologists at all three levels of healthcare services at selected Slovenian healthcare organisations. We wish to discover their assessment of the fundamental features of interpersonal relationships at work and to inquire about their degree of readiness in attending professional education courses. Methods: The theoretical part encompasses a descriptive method for the description of concepts and facts, based on literature, sources and international databases. The data acquisition for the empirical part was implemented with a survey titled “Interpersonal relationships in a team of radiologic technologists”. Results: 100 radiologic technologists participated in the survey (51,02 % response). Amongst all the variables, communication was identified as the most significant (M = 3,8). The respondent’s perception of bad interpersonal relationships revealed unsatisfactory working conditions as being their main cause (18,6 %). 75,2 % of respondents are willing to attend professional courses in interpersonal relationships. Conflicts, communication, leadership at the workplace and the attitude towards work are correlated (p < 0,05). Higher average values of interpersonal relationships, states of conflict, communication, workplace leadership and the attitude towards work are attained in smaller teams of radiologic technologists, in comparison with larger teams, based on their level of healthcare activity. Discussion and conclusion: Increased cases of resolved conflicts, higher quality of communication, satisfactory assessment of leadership at the workplace and a positive attitude towards work lead to higher levels of interpersonal relationships. Teams of fewer people (in primary and secondary levels of healthcare activity) present better assessed interpersonal relationships and their fundamental features, in comparison with larger teams (at the tertiary level of healthcare activity). Good interpersonal relationships at the workplace ensure satisfied workers that are motivated and successful in their professional development.
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